The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will kick off the hearing schedule for its Migration, Pathway to Nation Building inquiry with public hearings in Melbourne and Robinvale in regional Victoria.
On Wednesday 26 April, the committee will hear from manufacturers, policy think tanks, academics, migrant advocacy groups, and settlement service providers at a public hearing in Melbourne. The following day, the committee will head to northwest Victoria to speak with local government and fruit and vegetable growers on how migration policy can better support regional economies and communities.
Committee Chair, Maria Vamvakinou MP, said that the hearings will provide the committee the valuable opportunity to question witnesses on the details of their submissions made to the inquiry and to see firsthand how Australia's migration policy settings impact industry sectors, such as primary producers, who rely heavily on migrant labour and regional Australian communities.
'The committee looks forward to speaking with experts on migration issues and those directly impacted by our migration policy settings', Ms Vamvakinou said.
The full hearing programs are available on the Committee website.
Hearing details
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 – 9am to 4.30pm – Balmoral Room, Stamford Plaza Melbourne Hotel, 111 Collins St, Melbourne Vic. 3000
Thursday, 27 April 2023 – 1pm to 3.20pm – Foyer/Meeting Room, Robinvale Community Arts Centre, 37 Robin St, Robinvale Vic. 3549.
